The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer William Robert Stanley, Sr., United States Army, for exceptionally valorous actions while serving as pilot of a lift helicopter. After reaching a downed light observation helicopter, his aircraft began taking numerous hits from enemy ground fire. He began to direct the downed crew men to a pick-up point. With this completed he began to assist the aircraft commander with the descent. Chopping their way as close to the jungle floor as possible, he began directing the rescue of the downed crew and repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy fire. He again assisted his aircraft commander as the aircraft ascended and also directed the door gunners suppressive fire. Rising from the jungle he was again exposed to a terrific fusillade of enemy fire. Remaining calm he directed suppressive fire until his aircraft departed the area. His invaluable assistance to his aircraft commander and bravery in the fact of danger greatly contributed to the successful recovery of the crew men. Chief Warrant Officer Stanley’s most intrepid actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the Untied States Army.